Clifford Pier is located in the Downtown Core of the Central Region. It was named after Sir Hugh Charles Clifford, Governor of the Straits Settlements, was officially opened on 3 June 1933. On Dec 12, 2008 - the well known old landmark was resurrected after it was closed two years ago for restoration. Clifford Pier was used as a terminal for ferries leaving for the Southern islands. It was known for its grand arches and referred to as by the locals ang theng beh thow or red lamp pier - due to its red lamps that were used to guide ships and boats to it. Many may even have step foot to the the island in the early days
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